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Shohei Ohtani Takes Rare On-Field BP as Dodgers Maintain Confidence in Slumping Star

He is slated to start Game 4 without a hard pitch limit following public backing from manager Dave Roberts.

Oct 14, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) strikes out against the Milwaukee Brewers in the eighth inning during game two of the NLCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Ohtani broke from his routine by taking on-field batting practice at Dodger Stadium, launching multiple home runs including one that struck the pavilion roof.
  • Manager Dave Roberts said he likes Ohtani’s recent at-bats and values his walks and run-production chances, emphasizing contributions beyond batting average.
  • Ohtani downplayed any link between his two-way workload and his offense, calling his swing a work in progress and focusing on improving swing decisions.
  • Opponents have leaned on left-handed pitching against him, with 22 of his 40 postseason plate appearances versus lefties and only three times reaching base in those matchups.
  • The Dodgers lead the NLCS 2-0 over the Brewers, with strong starts from Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Ohtani delivering a key RBI single in Game 2 despite a .147 postseason average.